Bisbetic feat. Sam Bruno – Lucky Ones [Spinnin’ Records]

Even though the music industry seems heartless at times, the human element cannot be forgotten. A few weeks ago, tragedy struck as one-half of the Italian duo Bisbetic, Riccardo, passed away from cancer. There were prior announcements to let us know that he had been battling the disease, but the news is still stunning and heartbreaking. To honor his lost friend and partner, Alfio teamed up with vocalist Sam Bruno to release “Lucky Ones” as a free download tribute. The track stars off in a calm manner, quickly joined by the soulful vocals from Sam Bruno. As she progresses slowly towards an energetic bridge, the instrumental slowly begins to intensify with the addition of percussion. There is no obvious transition into the buildup, save for the addition of snare rolls in the last couple of bars. The vocals span the entirety of the breakdown, and their end is the starting point for the drop. The drop has powerful and melodic energy to it, primarily driven by a heavily-effected guitar synth crafted perfectly by Bisbetic. That sound is really dominant, as the bassline serves simply as a companion. “Lucky Ones” is a beautiful tribute to a member of the dance music community gone too soon.

RIP Riccardo Puglisi